Sep 7, 2016, 2:38 pm
Last edit by: slocouple
(West to east)
Madras, OR:
wcrhkd
Dayton, OR:
2ruse
BOI (Ontario, Oregon):
jrl767
PWMTrav+family (tentative)
HkCaGu
SLE / Salem, OR:
Eastbay1K
Smiley90
C W
AS3382 PDX-MCI in flight, ID-WY
violist
lili
There are still window seats available on this flight
(though in coach and for lots of money)
Island Park, ID:
SLOCouple (probably driving to or near Rexburg)
JAC / Jackson Hole, WY:
Austin787 (watching at the airport)
CPR / Casper, WY:
pseudoswede + 6
AIA / Alliance, NE:
mhnadel
headinclouds (Sidney)
LNK / Lincoln, NE (driving west for viewing):
jerry305 +1
TheLifeOfA_NKCM + 3 (Staying in Omaha then driving somewhere near LNK)
MCI/Kansas City: (driving north or east into MO for viewing)
Sweet Willie
jackal (possibly; if I come, I'll drive up to STJ on 8/21; may also be near St. Clair, MO or Carbondale, IL)
STJ (north of MCI, MO):
ClaudiSTR
FriendlySkies
Evansville, IN:
mvitale + 1 (then driving to Carbondale, IL-ish for viewing)
BNA(/Hopkinsville, KY): (Click for URL)
Zorak
tmiw
HPN-HRL
diburning +1
financialhippie + family
exerda +1
l'etoile (likely watching in Gallatin)
trek87
GSP / Greenville–Spartanburg, SC:
SRQ Guy
CHS / Charleston, SC:
Mr. Vker
jrsinpdx
Brendan (I live there!
)
yunicorner (will probably watch in Columbia at the capitol)
Herb687
BeachMiles
Madras, OR:
wcrhkd
Dayton, OR:
2ruse
BOI (Ontario, Oregon):
jrl767
PWMTrav+family (tentative)
HkCaGu
SLE / Salem, OR:
Eastbay1K
Smiley90
C W
AS3382 PDX-MCI in flight, ID-WY
violist
lili
There are still window seats available on this flight
(though in coach and for lots of money)
Island Park, ID:
SLOCouple (probably driving to or near Rexburg)
JAC / Jackson Hole, WY:
Austin787 (watching at the airport)
CPR / Casper, WY:
pseudoswede + 6
AIA / Alliance, NE:
mhnadel
headinclouds (Sidney)
LNK / Lincoln, NE (driving west for viewing):
jerry305 +1
TheLifeOfA_NKCM + 3 (Staying in Omaha then driving somewhere near LNK)
MCI/Kansas City: (driving north or east into MO for viewing)
Sweet Willie
jackal (possibly; if I come, I'll drive up to STJ on 8/21; may also be near St. Clair, MO or Carbondale, IL)
STJ (north of MCI, MO):
ClaudiSTR
FriendlySkies
Evansville, IN:
mvitale + 1 (then driving to Carbondale, IL-ish for viewing)
BNA(/Hopkinsville, KY): (Click for URL)
Zorak
tmiw
HPN-HRL
diburning +1
financialhippie + family
exerda +1
l'etoile (likely watching in Gallatin)
trek87
GSP / Greenville–Spartanburg, SC:
SRQ Guy
CHS / Charleston, SC:
Mr. Vker
jrsinpdx
Brendan (I live there!
)yunicorner (will probably watch in Columbia at the capitol)
Herb687
BeachMiles
How about a US total eclipse DO?; Aug. 21, 2017; let's start planning!
Sep 11, 2016, 9:16 pm
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Sep 17, 2016, 8:41 pm
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We just booked Charleston SC for April 20-23. Turn the lights out!
http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/path_through_the_US.htm
http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/path_through_the_US.htm
Sep 17, 2016, 8:43 pm
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We are staying in Afton the night of the 20th. Driving into Jackson for the eclipse. After the event, we are headed to Provo then south to the Grand Canyon. Let us know (Will be four adults). Would be great fun!
Sep 17, 2016, 8:49 pm
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Funny how some hotels have already figured this out and decided to try to make a fortune off it, whereas others probably wonder why the hell they're filling up on a random Sunday night 11 months from now...
I suspect at the end of the day, people won't pay $681 for an HIX. Prices will eventually fall back to near-normal. There are a few thousand miles along which to watch the eclipse and plenty of cities you could pick to spend the night before and/or after.
I suspect at the end of the day, people won't pay $681 for an HIX. Prices will eventually fall back to near-normal. There are a few thousand miles along which to watch the eclipse and plenty of cities you could pick to spend the night before and/or after.
Sep 17, 2016, 9:16 pm
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My house is on the edge of the zone of totality in Nashville. The school I work at will be directly in the line of totality for 2 minutes 20 seconds, so I suspect I will be busy trying to convince students not to stare directly at the sun...
When looking at hotels in the Nashville area, further east and north will be better. Mt Juliet, Lebanon, Gallatin, even Hendersonville will be in total eclipse. There are a lot of hotel rooms from Nashville airport and Opryland and suburbs on the east side that will be in totality if anyone is looking here. Clarksville TN is another town with quite a few hotels that will see totality, with Hopkinsville KY just up the road.
When looking at hotels in the Nashville area, further east and north will be better. Mt Juliet, Lebanon, Gallatin, even Hendersonville will be in total eclipse. There are a lot of hotel rooms from Nashville airport and Opryland and suburbs on the east side that will be in totality if anyone is looking here. Clarksville TN is another town with quite a few hotels that will see totality, with Hopkinsville KY just up the road.
Sep 18, 2016, 10:06 am
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I'm in Dayton, OH so I'm still debating between hitting the easy button and planning for KY or TN, or heading to perhaps OR or ID in hopes of better weather odds. I also could make a small trip out of a stay in OR/ID and do some sightseeing in certain areas in the region prior to hitting a spot for the eclipse itself on the 21st. Definitely planning to go somewhere to see totality though.
Sep 18, 2016, 11:28 am
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Sep 18, 2016, 8:22 pm
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info from Eclipse2017.org
Sep 18, 2016, 8:28 pm
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(NASA's map is the best I've found.)
Oct 4, 2016, 9:37 pm
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Going to be graduating college in May 2017, no clue where my job will take me/if I will be self sufficient with my business. Hopefully I get to go, but I can't book this far advance. The numbers will have to work, but being based in Chicago I can take an easy St Louis trip or even KC/BNA for flying.
Oct 11, 2016, 10:36 pm
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Jackson WY
Hwy 89 crosses the center of the eclipse path. So is the airport, parking lot is just off center path of the eclipse. I might consider the Gros Ventre Rd as it will probably be less crowded. Will just be there a couple of days since I will be finishing off my 1K mileage run later that week by doing a 2 day trip to SIN. Will be at about 1.5 million miles on UA. Hope they have a Polaris seat on that 787 but I think it is only going on their triple 7's
Oct 15, 2016, 7:16 pm
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I just read about this in the Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...cc0_story.html
My first thought was also Jackson Hole, but summer accommodations are tight there in the best of times, and it seems basically impossible now for the eclipse (at least at any price I'd be willing to pay).
I then thought about Nashville, which I haven't visited in a few years, and was thinking of planning a visit anyway. Supposedly near the best viewing -- at least if it's not cloudy! Lots of hotel rooms near BNA, and they tend to be cheap. I was able to book the last award room at a HIX north of town (the best viewing is north of town), but I'm sure there are still other options. I wouldn't wait, though -- lots of hotels have figured this out, and already jacked their room rates "sky high". I'm still not 100% sure we'll go, but I think it probable. And no risk holding a cancelable reservation.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...cc0_story.html
My first thought was also Jackson Hole, but summer accommodations are tight there in the best of times, and it seems basically impossible now for the eclipse (at least at any price I'd be willing to pay).
I then thought about Nashville, which I haven't visited in a few years, and was thinking of planning a visit anyway. Supposedly near the best viewing -- at least if it's not cloudy! Lots of hotel rooms near BNA, and they tend to be cheap. I was able to book the last award room at a HIX north of town (the best viewing is north of town), but I'm sure there are still other options. I wouldn't wait, though -- lots of hotels have figured this out, and already jacked their room rates "sky high". I'm still not 100% sure we'll go, but I think it probable. And no risk holding a cancelable reservation.
Oct 25, 2016, 3:32 pm
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There is zero hotel availability in Casper, WY, except for a Super 8 charging over $1000/night.
The city of Casper is converting one of their parks into a campground. $125 for five nights in a 20x20 tent site. I was able to grab two sites today for my family and my sister's family.
They are also converting the town's arena's parking lot into a RV Park. $300 for five nights.
The city of Casper is converting one of their parks into a campground. $125 for five nights in a 20x20 tent site. I was able to grab two sites today for my family and my sister's family.
They are also converting the town's arena's parking lot into a RV Park. $300 for five nights.